This book analyzes equity and diversity in schools and teacher education. Within this broad and necessary context, the book raises some critical issues not previously explored in many multicultural and urban education texts. more...

This book presents a novel perspective on neocolonialism, education and other related issues. It unveils the effects of neocolonialism on the learning and well-being of students and workers, including marginalized groups such as Native Americans, Latino/as, and African Americans. It is a collection of in-depth interviews with and heartfelt essays... more...

Religion and its relationship to schooling is an issue that has become more and more topical in recent years. In many countries, developments such as the diversification of state school sectors, concerns about social cohesion between ethnic and religious groups, and debates about national identity and values have raised old and new questions about... more...

Written and signed by experts in the field, this volume in the point/counterpoint Debating Issues in American Education reference series tackles the topic of religion in schools, providing an illustrated overview of the topic as well as resources for further study. more...

This book provides international perspectives on the possibilities for and challenges facing intercultural dialogue in education. These challenges are many in a world characterized by the demands of both global and local issues as well as regional conflicts. more...

This publication summarises key research findings which can be used to redesign initial and continuing teacher education to help practitioners effectively teach diverse students. It looks at challenges teachers face in OECD countries and presents a range of policies and practices used in various contexts, from countries with long histories of diversity... more...